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1929 Lalique Swallow Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
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French Name :
Hirondelle
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Swallow, clear and frosted glass mascot by René Lalique. 'R.Lalique France' relief moulded signature at rear of base. This is a totally correct LALIQUE CAR MASCOT, in that Lalique themselves mounted the mascot on their own illuminated mounting base. This is NOT the later paperweight version produced as number 1951 and 11-851. This magnificent piece is complete with its totally original Lalique illuminated car mount. It is extremely rare to find this mascot complete with its exceptionally rare totally original mounting, and even rarer to find it in such fine condition.
References :
- Page 501, Figure 1143 - R.Lalique, Catalogue Raisonne de L.Oeuvre de Verre by Felix Marcilhac. Plus also on page 206 for the detail on original Lalique mounting. This type of mounting was first designed on 22 January 1929 at 15.59pm, delivered on 1st July 1929, and commercially released on 24th October 1929. This was the smaller size base that Lalique made for the range of smaller mascots, and an Archer is shown in the original Lalique artwork. Note that this work was then passed to Breves Gallery who later designed their own styles for illuminated mountings in both sizes.
- Page 107, Figure 177 - The Art of Lalique, by Patricia Bayer and Mark Waller.
- Page 127, Figure 473, also back cover - Motoring Mascots of the World by William C.Williams - 1st Edition.
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First Introduced :
10th February 1928
Catalogue No. :
1143
Dimension :
150mm high.
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Condition :
Absolutely superb condition with fantastic detail, clear signatures, and especially fine moulding with no internal flaws. The mounting is finished in the original chrome plating which is still in good bright condition, complete with the original bulb, washer and mounting nuts, and correct wiring junction point to the outside of the mount.
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